A Pause in the Desert and Other Stories

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Exploring the complexities of the human condition, this collection features sixteen diverse stories that traverse various settings and themes. From an elderly man's solitude in the Mexican bush to boys grappling with life's responsibilities at St. Peter's school, the narratives touch on science fiction, gourmet experiences, and profound life events. La Farge's timeless prose captures both the chaos of violent death and the subtlety of a marriage's quiet end, offering something for every reader's taste and mood.